Clinical Psychologist TPFS

Transformation Unit; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a Clinical Psychologist to join the Tertiary Paediatric Fatigue Service (TPFS) at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. You’ll conduct assessments, develop formulations and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people and families, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on improving wellbeing and daily functioning, supporting education participation, and contributing to service development within a

Formación

• Registration with HCPC as a clinical psychologist.
• Experience delivering psychological assessment and intervention for children and families.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary paediatric service.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with CFS/ME, Long Covid and fatigue.
• Support education engagement and daily life functioning for patients and families.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, paediatricians and other professionals in TPFS.

Conocimientos

Evidence-based practice

Assessment and intervention

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication with families

Risk assessment

Educación

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration

Descripción del empleo

Main area Clinical Psychologist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Other

33.75 hours per week (Can alternate 4 days one week and 5 days the next week) Job ref 349-SHCG-8281045-RL4

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Oxford Road Town Manchester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Psychologist TPFS

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join the Tertiary Paediatric Fatigue Service (TPFS) at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. TPFS is a regional multidisciplinary service providing assessment and rehabilitation for children and young people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), Long Covid and related fatigue presentations.

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children, young people and their families, working collaboratively with physiotherapists, paediatricians OTs and other professionals. The post holder will play a key role in supporting young people to improve functioning, engagement in education and everyday activities, and overall wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative service that values multidisciplinary working, service development, and the delivery of evidence-based, formulation-driven care for young people with complex and often long-term health conditions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with CFS/ME, Long Covid and related fatigue presentations within the Tertiary Paediatric Fatigue Service (TPFS). Working as part of a regional multidisciplinary team, they will support young people and families to improve wellbeing, functioning and participation in education and daily life. The role includes delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, providing consultation to families, schools and professionals, contributing to multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation planning, and participating in service development, audit, teaching and supervision activities.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists : Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• You must be registered/accredited with a professional body HCPC
• You must have a recognised qualification. Recognised qualifications are: Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPS.
• Pre-qualification training or experience with children and adolescents / adults with health conditions
• CPD relating to paediatrics or Health Psychology
• Training in a specific therapeutic modality relevant to a paediatric setting.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience in assessment and therapeutic work with children, families and adult patients across the age range with a full range of presenting problems and across settings including community, outpatient and clinic settings
• Experience of assessing and managing risk in a therapeutic setting
• Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision
• Experience of consulting with health care and other professionals.
• Knowledge of legislation and national guidance in relation to the needs of child and adult patients.
• Working knowledge of professional systems involved in work with child/ adult patients, both in specialist hospital and community settings
• Experience of working with patients within physical health specialties.
• Experience of working with children or adults with fatigue
• Experience of working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of neuropsychological testing

Skills, education and supervision

• Ability to plan and prioritise own caseload
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management in work with children and families / adult health care service users.
• Ability to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision
• Ability to represent psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and of different ages
• Demonstrate sensitivity in all contact with disadvantaged groups.
• Good skills in communicating with children, parents / adult patients and colleagues
• Ability to cope with stressful interpersonal situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience in designing, planning and undertaking clinical research and service evaluation.
• Experience in teaching and training staff from other professional groups in psychological skills and concepts
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Interest in teaching, training and supervision of assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists.
• Positive approach to own continuing professional development.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.